I found a Kazuma 225 Cheatah on CL for $100. It looks good, but doesn't run. Haven't talked to the guy yet so I don't know if it's locked up. I'd like to make a motard or just something to fool with. Google shows a 200 but no 225. It's about 80 miles away. I'm leary of Chinese stuff, but in the 60s people were wary of Japanese stuff. Give me your opinions/experiences for this bike. I'm very broke, but I'm not going to fool with my 650. I got it like I like it. What do ya'll think?  

JohnBoy wrote on 11/05/10 at 13:37:06:

JohnBoy, thanks for your reply. That's the same reasoning I used to get the Honda Spree that I don't have time to fix. And the Allis Chalmers B model tractor that I got running and broke even on. And the scooter of unknown origin I sold for scrap years ago. And a 63 Chevrolet. I have finally learned to ask a few questions first from people who have been there. And ten years from now I'll look at that bike sitting out under a tarp and think,"Man, if I had that $100 I could buy a gallon and a half of gas."  

I worked for a guy who knew construction. He was excited about the possibilities he saw in an old building. He saw a cool little apartment complex, inhabited by cool people,,,But, the place was a dump, about to be bulldozed. He took me to look at it & asked me what I thot.
I told him

"Get about $10,000.00 in it & about every spare minute of your life for the next 3 months & it otta be in good enough shape to open up a crack house"


The point is, knowin when to say when. I thin you otta keep that 100 bucks i n yer pocket,

Better yet. go buy some silver. Start collecting copper & aluminum.


He didnt buy it..



The point is, knowin when to say when. I think you otta keep that 100 bucks i n yer pocket,

Better yet. go buy some silver. Start collecting copper & aluminum.